From the guy that brought you Mr. Banks: Bedknobs and Broomsticks

  Bedknobs and Broomsticks is one of my absolute favorite Disney movies. Truth be told, I'm not sure if I like it more than Mary Poppins. Unfortunately, it's definitely not as popular as Mary Poppins. But for the people who do love it, let's tap the knob three times, turn it smartly a quarter-turn to the left, and head into Bedknobs and Broomsticks. 

    Once upon a time, in 1941, world-war two was starting, and children of London were being sent into the country to escape the bombs. Which brings us to meet Charles, Carrie, and Paul Rawlins when they arrive from London into a town called Pepperinge Eye. With no one else to take them in, they are sent to live with a Miss Englantine Price. There's something a little strange about Miss Price, and the children soon discover that Miss Price is an apprentice witch. In return for the children not revealing her secret, Miss Price places a traveling spell on a bedknob before giving it to the children. Before they know it, Miss Price and the children, along with her teacher, Emelius Browne, are on an exciting adventure to find the words of a spell that Miss Price can use to help her country in the war. 
 
   One of my favorite parts of the film is the Portobello Road segment. This is the scene when Mr. Browne takes Miss Price and the children to a market type place in London called Portobello Road. "Street where the riches of ages are stowed. Anything and everything a chap can unload is sold off the barrow in Portobello Road. You'll find what you want in the Portobello Road." From the snipers that sniped old King Edward's cigars to society air looms with genuine gems, Portobello Road contains people from all over the world that sing and dance as Mr. Browne plays music while Miss Price looks for the other half of a book that can contain the words of the spell that they are looking for. In the weary times of WWII, Portobello road looks to be a colorful place with much variety.

   Like any other movie, Bedknobs and Broomsticks has a wide range of props. Specifically books. One being The Spells of Astoroth, and The Isle of Naboombu. Both of these things make connections from magic to the real world. Do you think the other props fit the 1940s? 

    Why I love Bedknobs and Broomsticks: I find it different from a lot of Disney films. What are you thoughts on this? Sure it has its songs and dances, but the story is completely something else. It's not everyday we meet an apprentice witch and a magician working together. The music is also a bit different. It's not like Mary Poppins, or some of the other musicals. Maybe these differences are the reason why it isn't as popular.

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